What is 'Operation Tiger', the alleged plan triggering political turmoil in Maharashtra?
Operation Tiger is the name being used for an alleged bid by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). The term draws symbolism from the tiger, the iconic mascot of the undivided Shiv Sena created by founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Fearing defections, Sena (UBT) has held meetings with its Lok Sabha MPs.
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02:19 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Operation Tiger is the name being used for an alleged bid by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). The term draws symbolism from the tiger, the iconic mascot of the undivided Shiv Sena created by founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Fearing defections, Sena (UBT) has held meetings with its Lok Sabha MPs.
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02:19 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Violence erupts as mob led by TMC leader Jahangir's wife tries to free him from jail
Violence erupted in West Bengal's Falta after a mob of protesters led by jailed TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife tried to storm a police station to free Khan. Police resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse protesters. Eight people have been arrested in connection with incident, and police have named Khan's wife as the mastermind behind it, a senior official said.
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02:44 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Violence erupted in West Bengal's Falta after a mob of protesters led by jailed TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife tried to storm a police station to free Khan. Police resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse protesters. Eight people have been arrested in connection with incident, and police have named Khan's wife as the mastermind behind it, a senior official said.
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02:44 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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What is 'period tax' that Pakistan has abolished after years of protest?
Pakistan has scrapped the 18% “period tax” on menstrual hygiene products, reducing the levy to zero. The tax, often called the “pink tax,” referred to the additional charge Pakistan levied on women’s hygiene products like sanitary napkins and tampons. The tax is historically referred to as a disproportionate financial burden on Pakistani women. Legal reformers spent years seeking its removal.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:34 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Pakistan has scrapped the 18% “period tax” on menstrual hygiene products, reducing the levy to zero. The tax, often called the “pink tax,” referred to the additional charge Pakistan levied on women’s hygiene products like sanitary napkins and tampons. The tax is historically referred to as a disproportionate financial burden on Pakistani women. Legal reformers spent years seeking its removal.
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Who is Aman Sanger, Indian-origin Cursor Co-founder set to be worth $5.5 bn after SpaceX deal?
Indian-origin Aman Sanger is the Co-founder of AI startup Cursor, which will be acquired by SpaceX in a $60-billion deal, making him worth an estimated $5.5 billion. Born in New York, Sanger began coding at 14 and dropped out of MIT in 2022 to build Anysphere, the company behind Cursor. The 25-year-old's father, Arvind Sanger, is an IIT Bombay alumnus.
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02:33 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Indian-origin Aman Sanger is the Co-founder of AI startup Cursor, which will be acquired by SpaceX in a $60-billion deal, making him worth an estimated $5.5 billion. Born in New York, Sanger began coding at 14 and dropped out of MIT in 2022 to build Anysphere, the company behind Cursor. The 25-year-old's father, Arvind Sanger, is an IIT Bombay alumnus.
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02:33 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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It wasn't related to football: Messi on crying after scoring 1st goal in WC win over Algeria
Talking about why he cried after scoring the first of his three goals against Algeria in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, captain Lionel Messi said, "Honestly, it was completely unrelated to the sport." He added, "I went through some difficult, complicated days...I'm grateful to the entire delegation, to my teammates. They were always there for me, as always."
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02:32 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Talking about why he cried after scoring the first of his three goals against Algeria in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, captain Lionel Messi said, "Honestly, it was completely unrelated to the sport." He added, "I went through some difficult, complicated days...I'm grateful to the entire delegation, to my teammates. They were always there for me, as always."
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Trump appears to ignore Zelenskyy during G7 Summit in France, video goes viral
US President Donald Trump appeared to ignore Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an initial greeting at the G7 Summit in France. A video from the event shows Trump greeting other leaders while seemingly not acknowledging Zelenskyy. Earlier, a separate image from the summit which showed Trump standing alone as other world leaders interacted nearby went viral.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
02:59 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump appeared to ignore Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an initial greeting at the G7 Summit in France. A video from the event shows Trump greeting other leaders while seemingly not acknowledging Zelenskyy. Earlier, a separate image from the summit which showed Trump standing alone as other world leaders interacted nearby went viral.
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02:59 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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You have to be thick-skinned to survive in industry: Smita Bansal on Sanchita's death
Speaking about the death of 22-year-old actress Sanchita Ugale, TV actress Smita Bansal said, "You have to be very thick-skinned to survive in this industry. I won't blame the people around her." "Sometimes women feel that...man is their identity. So, that isn't the case. We are our own identity. So why give up your life for somebody else?" Bansal added.
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02:58 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Speaking about the death of 22-year-old actress Sanchita Ugale, TV actress Smita Bansal said, "You have to be very thick-skinned to survive in this industry. I won't blame the people around her." "Sometimes women feel that...man is their identity. So, that isn't the case. We are our own identity. So why give up your life for somebody else?" Bansal added.
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02:58 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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IIT-Kanpur Director defends Telegram ban; teen ethical hacker hired by institute responds
Defending ban on Telegram for NEET-UG re-exam, IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal claimed the platform can spread fake news as its feature allows editing of posts without reflecting that edit has been done. Sharing edit feature's screenshot, ethical hacker hired by IIT-Kanpur Nisarga Adhikary said, "Telegram client is open source...Here's the relevant code for the edit date/time function."
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
02:50 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Defending ban on Telegram for NEET-UG re-exam, IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal claimed the platform can spread fake news as its feature allows editing of posts without reflecting that edit has been done. Sharing edit feature's screenshot, ethical hacker hired by IIT-Kanpur Nisarga Adhikary said, "Telegram client is open source...Here's the relevant code for the edit date/time function."
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Did not give permission to anyone to visit father of crashed Air India plane's pilot: AAIB
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said it didn't permit anyone to visit the house of father of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, the pilot of Air India plane that crashed, reported FPJ. In August, 2025, two "investigators" visited Pushkaraj Sabharwal and seemed to blame Captain Sabharwal. Pilots' body ALPA called the visit by "investigators" a bid to sabotage the probe.
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02:48 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said it didn't permit anyone to visit the house of father of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, the pilot of Air India plane that crashed, reported FPJ. In August, 2025, two "investigators" visited Pushkaraj Sabharwal and seemed to blame Captain Sabharwal. Pilots' body ALPA called the visit by "investigators" a bid to sabotage the probe.
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02:48 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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What is BGP hijacking, which Telegram CEO claimed Reliance used to block app outside India?
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has accused Reliance of sabotaging global access to the app using BGP hijacking, a powerful internet routing exploit. BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) allows independent networks across the world to exchange routing information and direct internet traffic efficiently. BGP hijacking occurs when a network falsely announces ownership of IP address ranges it does not control.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
03:11 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has accused Reliance of sabotaging global access to the app using BGP hijacking, a powerful internet routing exploit. BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) allows independent networks across the world to exchange routing information and direct internet traffic efficiently. BGP hijacking occurs when a network falsely announces ownership of IP address ranges it does not control.
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03:11 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Some regrets stay forever: Founder on not meeting Ratan Tata despite receiving his email
A US-based Indian founder, Sneha Biswas, has spoken about not meeting late industrialist Ratan Tata despite receiving a personal email reply from him. Sharing a screenshot of the email he sent in 2020 while she was an intern at Tata Steel, she said, "Some regrets stay with you forever." Calling him "kind", Biswas added, "He was 82 back then."
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03:10 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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A US-based Indian founder, Sneha Biswas, has spoken about not meeting late industrialist Ratan Tata despite receiving a personal email reply from him. Sharing a screenshot of the email he sent in 2020 while she was an intern at Tata Steel, she said, "Some regrets stay with you forever." Calling him "kind", Biswas added, "He was 82 back then."
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03:10 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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NCR to be divided into 3 zones
The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) has decided to divide NCR into three zones, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar said on Tuesday. Under the proposed plan, the innermost zone, including Delhi and 'central NCR' would face the most severe pollution restrictions, but faraway places would not. NCRPB also discussed constructing two new regional expressways.
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03:08 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) has decided to divide NCR into three zones, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar said on Tuesday. Under the proposed plan, the innermost zone, including Delhi and 'central NCR' would face the most severe pollution restrictions, but faraway places would not. NCRPB also discussed constructing two new regional expressways.
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03:08 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Trump invokes Cold War-era law to boost weapons production
US President Donald Trump has invoked the Cold War-era Defence Production Act (DPA) and directed American defence companies to ramp up weapons production, citing concerns that the current production level could compromise national security. The law gives the president emergency authority to control domestic industries. This comes amid concerns over US munition stockpiles post the Iran conflict.
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03:06 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump has invoked the Cold War-era Defence Production Act (DPA) and directed American defence companies to ramp up weapons production, citing concerns that the current production level could compromise national security. The law gives the president emergency authority to control domestic industries. This comes amid concerns over US munition stockpiles post the Iran conflict.
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03:06 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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What are three pillars of JD Vance's Iran peace framework?
US Vice President JD Vance explained a three-point framework for a proposed peace deal with Iran. "One, Iran can't have a nuclear weapon...Two, Strait of Hormuz are open...number three...there are all of these benefits contemplated that Iranians can get if they behave," he said. His remark come as US and Iran move closer to signing a peace agreement in Switzerland.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:29 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance explained a three-point framework for a proposed peace deal with Iran. "One, Iran can't have a nuclear weapon...Two, Strait of Hormuz are open...number three...there are all of these benefits contemplated that Iranians can get if they behave," he said. His remark come as US and Iran move closer to signing a peace agreement in Switzerland.
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03:29 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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'Operation Tiger' banners seen in Pune amid Sena-UBT split reports
'Operation Tiger – Just Wait and Watch' banners appeared at prominent locations across Pune amid reports of defections from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The banners feature a picture of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The term 'Operation Tiger' is being used for an alleged bid by the Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT).
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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'Operation Tiger – Just Wait and Watch' banners appeared at prominent locations across Pune amid reports of defections from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The banners feature a picture of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The term 'Operation Tiger' is being used for an alleged bid by the Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT).
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Which are the world's top 5 companies by market cap as SpaceX surpasses Amazon?
Elon Musk's SpaceX, which launched the biggest ever IPO, has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company. The list is topped by Nvidia at $5.04 trillion, followed by Alphabet (Google) at $4.50 trillion, and Apple at $4.39 trillion. Microsoft stands fourth at $2.91 trillion, followed by SpaceX at $2.74 trillion. Amazon stands sixth at $2.65 trillion.
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News By: Garima Garg
03:23 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Elon Musk's SpaceX, which launched the biggest ever IPO, has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company. The list is topped by Nvidia at $5.04 trillion, followed by Alphabet (Google) at $4.50 trillion, and Apple at $4.39 trillion. Microsoft stands fourth at $2.91 trillion, followed by SpaceX at $2.74 trillion. Amazon stands sixth at $2.65 trillion.
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03:23 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Trump praises UAE journalist at G7, calls US media mean
While speaking to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, US President Donald Trump jokingly compared UAE journalists with US journalists. After an Emirati journalist asked him a question, Trump said, “He’s got such a nice way about him....my people, they are so mean.” The comment drew smiles and laughter from Mohamed bin Zayed and others present at the meeting.
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03:18 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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While speaking to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, US President Donald Trump jokingly compared UAE journalists with US journalists. After an Emirati journalist asked him a question, Trump said, “He’s got such a nice way about him....my people, they are so mean.” The comment drew smiles and laughter from Mohamed bin Zayed and others present at the meeting.
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Sena (UBT) away from Hindutva, leadership collapsed: Shinde Sena as Raut abuses own party MPs
After Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut abused MPs who are looking to switch to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the latter's spokesperson, Sanjay Nirupam, criticised him. "Sanjay Raut, who once spoke with respect for his MPs, has now begun abusing them. This reflects...collapse of...leadership," Nirupam said. "They have broken away from Hindutva, leaving workers...MLAs and MPs...dissatisfied," he added.
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News By: Garima Garg
03:43 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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After Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut abused MPs who are looking to switch to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the latter's spokesperson, Sanjay Nirupam, criticised him. "Sanjay Raut, who once spoke with respect for his MPs, has now begun abusing them. This reflects...collapse of...leadership," Nirupam said. "They have broken away from Hindutva, leaving workers...MLAs and MPs...dissatisfied," he added.
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Pirates take Pakistanis hostage after hijacking ship near Somalia; video surfaces
Pirates have taken 17 crew members, including 10 Pakistanis, hostage as they hijacked a vessel near Somalia. Pakistani crew members have appealed for urgent government intervention in a new video, saying that food supplies and medicines on the ship had run out. The ship, MT Honour 25, was hijacked on April 21.
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03:56 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Pirates have taken 17 crew members, including 10 Pakistanis, hostage as they hijacked a vessel near Somalia. Pakistani crew members have appealed for urgent government intervention in a new video, saying that food supplies and medicines on the ship had run out. The ship, MT Honour 25, was hijacked on April 21.
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Shubman Gill becomes fastest Indian to smash 9 hundreds in ODI cricket
Team India captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday smashed his ninth hundred in ODI cricket, reaching the three-figure mark off 77 deliveries in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill took 63 innings to hit nine hundreds in ODIs, becoming the fastest Indian batter to achieve the feat. Shikhar Dhawan held the previous record, taking 72 innings.
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03:55 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Team India captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday smashed his ninth hundred in ODI cricket, reaching the three-figure mark off 77 deliveries in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill took 63 innings to hit nine hundreds in ODIs, becoming the fastest Indian batter to achieve the feat. Shikhar Dhawan held the previous record, taking 72 innings.
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